Cotton Embroidered Lace Trim from Germany
A strip of cotton fabric featuring intricate embroidery with lace-like patterns, used for garment edging and apparel decoration. It falls under HTS 5810.91.00.20 as embroidery in strips of cotton, distinct from woven lace or knitted fabrics. The embroidery is the essential character, applied on a cotton base.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify embroidery constitutes the chief value; provide lab tests if cotton content is questioned
• Label origin and fiber content per FTC rules; include invoices detailing embroidery process
• Avoid misclassification as plain lace by submitting production samples to CBP for binding ruling